Posts Tagged ‘safety’
Controlled burn to take place despite opposition
As part of the agenda of the virtual West Bloomfield Township Board meeting on September 11, 2021, the matter of the controlled burn in the Jacobs Drain area was discussed again. (The controlled burn was already approved by the Board at their meeting in April. After that meeting, a number of West Bloomfield residents expressed…
Read MoreControlled burn plan: Township Board meeting is your best chance to impact the decision
Township Supervisor considers rescinding controlled burn part of Cardno contract. Cardno responds to resident concerns about safety. West Bloomfield Beacon publishes article about concerns regarding the burn. Map of Jacobs Drain showing areas for proposed burn.
Read MoreControlled burn plan: Reconsidered??
Township Supervisor considers rescinding controlled burn part of Cardno contract. Cardno responds to resident concerns about safety. West Bloomfield Beacon publishes article about concerns regarding the burn. Map of Jacobs Drain showing areas for proposed burn.
Read MoreControlled burn plan update
Residents have follow-up discussions about the proposed burn with West Bloomfield Township officials after concerns were raised at the July Township Board meeting. Actions that residents can take to get informed and to make their concerns heard. Sources for more information about this and other community matters.
Read MoreControlled burn plan — follow-up info
Video of 8/9 Township Board meeting posted. Residents voice concerns about the controlled burning at this meeting. Online petition available for concerned residents to sign.
Read More‘Controlled burn’ planned for Jacobs Drain
WB Township Board approves controlled burn for invasive species on the Jacobs Drain property. Kimberley North and nearby neighbors have concerns about safety. Resources, links for further information. Township Board meeting is an opportunity for public members to speak briefly about concerns.
Read MoreNational Lightning Safety Awareness Week 2021
The National Weather Service wants to build a Weather-Ready Nation where all are prepared for a variety of weather-related hazards. All thunderstorms share a dangerous threat: lightning. Lightning is unpredictable, occurring at any time and striking up to 10-15 miles away from the storm. Are you weather-ready? Now is the time to make sure you…
Read MoreTips for a “COVID-safe” Thanksgiving
Currently, Coronavirus cases are on the rise in Michigan and in most other states. More than 1 million COVID-19 cases were reported in the United States over the last 7 days. As cases continue to increase rapidly across the United States, the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to celebrate at home with the people…
Read MoreOutdoor Warning Siren System 2020 Oakland County
When the National Weather Service issues a Tornado Warning or a Severe Thunderstorm with damaging winds at or greater than 70 mph for Oakland County, the sirens are activated. Oakland County has 275 outdoor warning sirens located throughout Oakland County. All sirens are activated by the transmission of an RF signal with a tone alert.…
Read MoreSevere Weather Week 2019
Outdoor Warning System Test Sirens will activate on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 1 p.m. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson have declared the week of March 24 – 30, 2019 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan. Oakland County’s Homeland Security Division will engage in various public education efforts during…
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